What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cook / Kitchen Manager position at Premier Preschools?
We are a private preschool looking for a reliable, hard-working person to prepare and serve all meals to children ages birth through elementary age. Candidates must meet the following qualifications.
Qualifications:
Educational
Professional
Physically
Candidates must be able to fulfill the following expectations in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Educational
- Minimum of High School Diploma/GED
- Current Infant/Child/Adult CPR & First Aid
- Current ServSafe Certification or the ability to earn and maintain certification
Professional
- Experience in food-related field preferred
- Familiar with all Health Department Regulations and USDA guidelines
- Relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds
- Communicate effectively with parents, children, and co-workers
- Use supervision constructively and to work as a member of a team
- Interest in upgrading qualifications through professional development
Physically
- Perform physical tasks including but not limited to: mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, washing dishes, putting away truck order
- Able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds
- Able to stand for extended periods
Candidates must be able to fulfill the following expectations in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Prepare all meals in accordance with USDA Guidelines and Health Department regulations for serving size and nutrition.
- Prepare meals in accordance with published menus.
- Able to make adjustments based on student Alternate Nutrition Plans
- Follows all guidelines as set by the state health department for food preparation.
- Make sure that the kitchen meets licensing, safety, and health requirements.
- Maintain the kitchen and all supplies according to regulations.
- Order all food and paper supplies with the approval of the Director.
- Keep supplies within budget guidelines.
- Keep all records of supplies purchased, invoices to be turned in to Business Manager
- Complete and file all USDA paperwork by the given deadlines.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all food prep areas.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the laundry room and staff lounge.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the front lobby.
- Maintain the cleanliness of facility restrooms.
- Maintain the cleanliness of all common areas throughout the building.
- Adhere to all Employee Policies and Procedures and Director’s instructions.
- All other duties as needed or assigned.